Security Engineer

• Support the analysis of information security risks and help implement safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, change, loss, or disruption.
• Partner with business, technical, audit, risk, and security stakeholders to identify security needs and help drive practical solutions.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and documentation of security plans, processes, procedures, and policies.
• Assist with security project planning, coordination, progress tracking, and cost estimation for assigned initiatives.
• Help evaluate, select, configure, and support security-related tools, hardware, and software in coordination with IT teams.
• Support security awareness efforts and help communicate security expectations across teams and levels of the organization.
• Assist with reviewing security controls, monitoring logs, and identifying potential security events or control gaps.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of system security plans and related compliance documentation.
• Help support business continuity and disaster recovery-related security processes and documentation.
• Research security requirements and translate regulatory or compliance needs into clear, actionable guidance for internal partners.

• 6+ years of relevant experience in information security, IT security, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 controls and compliance expectations.
• Experience with U.S. government security compliance requirements, including CMMC.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Ability to interpret security regulations, control frameworks, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Experience with policy and procedure development, control testing, and audit support.
• Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when handling security-related issues.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Experience in the airline industry or another complex, regulated environment.
• Exposure to business planning, systems analysis, or application development.
• Background in data administration, security methods, or database design techniques.
• Familiarity with multi-platform environments and IT auditing practices.
• Experience supporting awareness training or presenting security status updates to leadership.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Comfort working in a structured environment with changing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

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